Tailless Lineblue
Common NameTailless Lineblue
Scientific NameProsotas dubiosa
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Cajanus, Pongamia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically flattened and slug-like, often myrmecophilous (associated with ants). Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, lack of tails, and the characteristic dull brown underside with faint lines and a single prominent black spot on the hindwing.
Description
A small, tailless butterfly with a dull brown to greyish-brown underside, marked with faint wavy striations and a prominent black spot ringed with orange on the hindwing.
